History in the PM

Transit in the Town

Continuing our theme of transportation, we will focus on the town/city of Red Deer and see how infrastructure developed and changed to meet the needs of the growing community. There were many businesses and personalities who shaped how Red Deerians get around, and their stories provide a lively insight into our history.

Pre-register or drop in. For ages 16+.

(above) Interior of Windsor Livery and Auto Garage (also known as Windsor Garage) in Red Deer, Alberta. Originally built by James Cruickshank in 1910 at a cost of $8000. Circa 1910-20. City of Red Deer Archives, P7059.

History in the PM

Fur Trade

The fur trade shaped Canada, but what was the fur trade actually like?

Delving beyond the basics of beaver pelts and voyageurs, this presentation will explore some of the dynamics of the fur trade, including the role of Canada’s Indigenous peoples, the rivalries between major companies, and some of the early fur traders who ventured into the area that is now Alberta and expanded European knowledge of the area.

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This program is offered as part of History in the PM, where once a month we meet in our Stewart Discovery Studio to learn about Red Deer’s Remarkable history. These presentations are enriched with artifacts from the MAG’s Collection.

History in the PM

Inuit and Inuit Art

Join us for an evening of Red Deer’s Remarkable history. Each month we will briefly touch on a theme from Red Deer’s past from pre-contact until today. These presentations are enriched with artifacts from our Collection.

Living in the extreme conditions of Canada’s far north, the Inuit peoples have developed the tools to survive based on what was available to them. This presentation explores the culture and tools of the Inuit as they have been shaped by their challenging environment.

Pre-register or drop in. For ages 16+.

History in the PM

First Nations

Join us for an evening of Red Deer’s Remarkable history. Each month we will briefly touch on a theme from Red Deer’s past from pre-contact until today. These presentations are enriched with artifacts from our Collection.

Before the arrival of European settlers (in Treaty 6 and Treaty 7), the Indigenous peoples had very different lifestyle and social structures. This presentation explores First Nations Leaders, past and present, including Chief Maskepetoon. We will touch on the leaders who lead their people through signing the Treaties and the Indigenous artists who provide cultural leadership today. This presentation includes Indigenous artifacts (or replicas) from our study collection and beautiful examples of modern Indigenous art from our art collection.

Pre-register or drop in. For ages 16+.